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Giorgio di sant’Angelo
Read more: Giorgio di sant’AngeloI found this scarf by fashion designer Giorgio di Sant’Angelo at the recent Vintage Fashion Expo in Los Angeles. The colors grabbed me as did the graphic design. I was familiar with the name Sant’Angelo but really knew nothing about the designer or his work. Sant’Angelo was an American fashion designer born in Italy…
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Celestial Patterns in Home Textiles and Fashion
Read more: Celestial Patterns in Home Textiles and FashionI came across this scarf when I visited my mother last Christmas. It was my father’s but I had never seen it before. My dad was rather debonair and had a few silk handkerchiefs and scarves but I don’t remember him wearing them much in my day – he probably did more often in the…
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Peacock Feather Patterns
Read more: Peacock Feather Patterns“Hera” is one of the most iconic fabric designs of all time but also in the history of Liberty of London. The pattern was designed in 1887 by Arthur Silver. The name “Hera” is derived from the Greek goddess whose favorite animal was the peacock. Liberty acquired the design from Arthur Silver’s studio and has…
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The Eye Scarf – Kenzo
Read more: The Eye Scarf – KenzoI bought this scarf a couple of years ago at the Kenzo boutique when I was in Paris for the Maison & Objet show. Their name for it is “Eyes Allover” and it is one of my absolute favorite scarves. The eye as design motif seems to be having a resurgence lately in fashion and…
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Gucci – Vintage Equestrian Scarf
Read more: Gucci – Vintage Equestrian ScarfA classic Gucci scarf from my collection – in an equestrian theme which has been a Gucci signature for decades. This scarf features a horse bridle and stirrups – symbols of horseback riding that Gucci used early on to signify and attract a wealthy clientele.
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Marimekko and Nature
Read more: Marimekko and NatureThis Marimekko scarf features a section of the “Ruusupuu” design created in 1957 by Maija Isola. The name translates to “Rosetree” and it is one of the fabric company’s most iconic designs. The legendary Maija Isola was the first full time designer hired by Marimekko in 1949. Isola was first and foremost…
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Big Florals – Chintz Fabric
Read more: Big Florals – Chintz FabricAlthough I am a serious fan of modernism and geometric patterns, I’ve always been drawn to big, retro-looking florals. Some may call them “chintz” but that’s actually a bit of a misnomer as chintz is defined as a glazed cotton fabric. However the word chintz does vividly conjure up the image of ripe bouquets…
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Fall Fashion – Vintage Scarves from Halston & YSL
Read more: Fall Fashion – Vintage Scarves from Halston & YSLIn honor of the fall fashion season I am featuring some scarves from my collection by the fashion houses.
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Maggy Rouff – Fashion Designer & Vintage Scarf
Read more: Maggy Rouff – Fashion Designer & Vintage ScarfThis scarf is by Maggy Rouff, a French fashion designer whom I had never heard of but who had a impressive career. She began designing in Paris at The House of Drecoll where her parents were the directors. Eventually Rouff started her own line in 1929 with a particular emphasis on evening gowns. Rouff’s work…
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